In 2010, thanks to restoration efforts and years of hard work and patience by conservationists, a record 15 bald eaglets hatched on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. This milestone event included two chicks on Santa Rosa Island which was the first time in 60 years this was known to have happened.

Last year 14 chicks hatched on the islands including the first eaglet born on Anacapa Island in 63 years.

For 2012, the breeding season on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands is proceeding as follows:

Bald Eagles are amazing birds, and to be able to watch the development of their chicks through web cams is a thrilling experience. Ottawa has its first-ever visible Bald Eagle nest, which was built last year across the bay from a popular birding spot (we suspected they nested in the area but now we can actually see the nest). It will be interesting to see if the eagles raise any young.